Christopher Tosh Dawson is an emerging Aboriginal leader who lives in Brisbane where he is linked to the Turrbal People through bloodline connection and kinship ties. He has a strong connection to his people and culture. Christopher is here with us today on behalf of, and with the blessing of, his Aunty and Turrbal Elder, Songwoman Maroochy, to deliver the Welcome to Country on behalf of the Turrbal People of Brisbane.

Ivan Frkovic is Commissioner of the Queensland Mental Health Commission and brings substantial policy, academic and patient-centred experience to the role, having worked in the Queensland mental health system for over 30 years. With a focus on strengthening partnerships and collaboration, he oversees delivery and implementation of the State's strategic plan for mental health, alcohol and drugs and suicide prevention - Shifting minds. Ivan’s experience across government and non-government organisations provides valuable insight to help bring all sectors together to focus on delivering better mental health outcomes for Queenslanders. He has made a significant contribution to community mental health through published papers and articles.

Dr Cristyn Davies (she/her) is a Senior Research Fellow in the Specialty of Child and Adolescent Health at the Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney Children’s Hospital Westmead Clinical School. She is also an adjunct in the School of Social Sciences at Western Sydney University. Cristyn is President of the Australian Association for Adolescent Health, co-convenor of the Child and Youth Health Special Interest Group of the Public Health Association of Australia, co-convenor of the Australian Professional Association for Trans Health Research Committee, and a member of the Sydney Infectious Diseases Institute at the University of Sydney. Cristyn has expertise in gender and sexuality diversity, sexual and reproductive health, vaccination for young people, and knowledge translation and implementation science. She is committed to using evidence-based research to close the gap between research and its translation into policy and practice.

Jae (she/they) is a disability, queer and youth advocate who has been working in systems change for almost 20 years, an elite para athlete and a coach to athlete with disabilities across NSW. She is currently on the Impact Board of The Accountable Futures Collective where she strives to teach the system how to embrace youth driven accountability.